Dell 1600SC Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power Supply , Troubleshooting System Cooling

Troubleshooting a Nonredundant Power Supply
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Problem
lPower indicator on the front panel does not light
lSystems management software issues a power supply–related message
lNo power to the system
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Action
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1. Ensure that all power cables are properly connected to the system and any attached peripherals and to the electrical outlet (see "External
Connections").
2. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
3. Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover").
4. Lay the system on its right side.
5. Ensure that the power cables are properly connected to the power connectors on the system board.
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To identify system board connectors, see FigureA-3.
6. Stand the system upright.
7. Install the cover (see "Installing the Cover").
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
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If the problem persists, see "Getting Help."
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Troubleshooting System Cooling
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Problem
lA fan is not operating properly
lSystem message indicates a problem with cooling
lSystems management software issues a fan-related error message
lExpansion-card filler brackets are not installed over empty expansion slots
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Action
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1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover (see "Removing the Cover").
3. Lay the system on its right side.
4. Ensure that the fan cables are properly connected to the fan connectors on the system board.
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To identify system board connectors, see FigureA-3.
5. Ensure that expansion-card filler brackets are installed over any empty expansion slots (see "Removing an Expansion Card" in "Installing System
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First—For You and Your System."
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.